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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Neborhed, Neyboirheid, n. Also: Neborat. [Cf. Nechbourhede and Nichbourhede.] Neighbourly conduct; good conduct as a member of a community; mutual obligations between neighbours. — 1524 Stirling B. Rec. I. 18.
That ilke nebour big his dikis and keip nebourheed to uderis c 1540 Carnwath Baron Ct. MS. 99 b.
All … actis maid of beffor … for gud rowll & neborhed to be keipit 1667 Stitchill Baron Ct. 46.
If he wold do him no more hurt nor skaithe … and find him sufficient cautioun for that effect anent his neyboirheid Ib. 50.